Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) 2025/2026
Prescription Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2025/2026 The Provider will investigate a random sample of prescription claims from patients who have claimed exemption from payment to verify the accuracy of the exemption declared. Claims are verified by cross checking the patient details on the prescription claim against the Provider records of valid exemption schemes which the Provider administer in addition to DWP records.
Buyer
NHS England
Value
£18,585,381
Published
9 Jun 2026
Closes
9 Jun 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Direct
Category
Services
Contract starts
30 Sept 2025
Contract ends
31 Mar 2026
CPV classifications
79212400
Fraud audit services
79212000
Auditing services
79212300
Statutory audit services
Lots
Lot 1 Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) 2025/2026
£18,585,381
Documents
Unlock document linkTransparency notice on Find a Tender
10 Sept 2025
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK5 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
10 Sept 2025
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
10 Dec 2025
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
Redacted MOU
Not provided
Redacted MOU
Contract signed · PDF
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
4 Feb 2026
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
9 Jun 2026
Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
Contract termination notice · UK11 · Web page
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